Job Title: Project Manager / Engineering Project Lead (Japanese Language)

Experience: 10+ Years

Location: Remote Employment Type: Full time / Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Engineering Project Lead with solid Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N2/N1 preferred) to lead software engineering projects involving cross-functional teams across India and Japan. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end project delivery, coordinate with Japanese stakeholders, and ensure successful execution of engineering initiatives while maintaining quality, timelines, and budget.

Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end software development and engineering projects.
Act as the primary liaison between Japanese clients/business teams and offshore engineering teams.
Gather business requirements and translate them into technical deliverables.
Plan, monitor, and manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and resources.
Conduct project status meetings with Japanese stakeholders.
Coordinate with development, QA, DevOps, infrastructure, and business teams.




Manage project documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication in both Japanese and English.
Drive Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
Identify project risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
Ensure timely delivery while maintaining quality standards.

Required Skills
8+ years of experience in IT Project Management or Engineering Leadership.
Experience managing software development or digital transformation projects.
Robust understanding of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience coordinating global teams across different time zones.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Confluence.

Japanese Language Requirements
JLPT N2 or N1 cert

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